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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.92, 1,669.04 and 787.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.92, 1,669.04 and 787.68 is: 1,180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.92 : 1,669.04 = 787.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.92/1,669.04 = 787.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.92x = 1,669.04 × 787.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.92x = 1,314,669.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,669.43/1,113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.22

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